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Which polynomial is a difference of squares?

A.x2 – 16x + 64
B.x2 + 4
C.9x2 – x – 36
D.25x2 – 36

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Hello,

Answer D

25x²-36=(5x)²-6²
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Answer

D.25x2 – 36


Step-by-step explanation

A. x² – 16x + 64

product = 64

sum = -16

factors: -8 and -8

x² – 16x + 64 = x² - 8x - 8x + 64

= x(x - 8) - 8(x - 8)

= (x - 8)(x-8) = (x-8)² ⇒ Not a difference of squares


B.x² + 4 = (x² + 2²) ⇒ Not a difference of squares


C.9x² – x – 36

product = - 324

sum = -1

Factors: none

9x² – x – 36 ⇒ Has no perfect roots.


D.25x² – 36

25x² – 36 = (5x)² - 6² ⇒ This is the difference of squares.

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